Perhaps you are recovering from a bad car accident that has left you with serious trauma and a damaged vehicle. Of primary concern is whether or not you can file a claim for negligence against the other motorist and what is necessary to do so. Negligence is not an...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Maryland ranks high for red-light-running deaths
The number of people dying in crashes caused by red-light runners is on the rise, and Maryland ranks high in terms of the number of road deaths it sees resulting from these circumstances. The rising number of red-light-related road deaths across Maryland and the rest...
Accident on Delaware interstate kills Odenton woman
For all of the freedom that the unique nature of their vehicles offer, motorcyclists in Maryland are at an inherent disadvantage when it comes to the other motorists. They have little in the way of protection if and when they experience an accident. Of course, most...
Can another driver’s negligence cause you catastrophic injury?
When another driver engages in negligent behavior while behind the wheel, you, your passengers and all other motorists around him or her face grave risk of sustaining catastrophic injuries in the car crash he or she may well cause. Negligent driving practices...
How many older adults are killed in car crashes?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 50 million people living in the U.S. during 2017 were over the age of 65, and it is especially important for drivers in this age group to realize the risk of fatal traffic crashes. When a motor...
The dangers of using an electronic device on the road
On the road, many different types of behaviors are against the law, from operating a vehicle while intoxicated to going over the speed limit. However, drivers also need to understand the importance of staying focused behind the wheel and familiarize themselves with...
Pedestrian and motorcyclists injured after Maryland collision
Motor vehicles and pedestrians must share the road and pay attention to one another to keep the Maryland roads safe. This is especially true for motorcyclists. An accident can happen in an instant and motorcycle riders and pedestrians are perhaps the most vulnerable...
Motor vehicle accidents may be caused by flaws with driver assist
Maryland drivers might be under the impression that other drivers whose vehicles are equipped with advanced technology will lead to safer roads and prevent many accidents. While that may be true in the future, there are still flaws with driver assist that can lead to...
Understanding motor vehicle accident reconstruction
Many media reports about traffic accidents include or end with the sentence, “The cause of the accident is under investigation.” What, exactly, is being investigated in such cases? In basic terms, the investigators are trying to determine how or why the accident...
Pursuing compensation after a serious motor vehicle accident
Motor vehicle accidents are, unfortunately, quite common in Maryland and throughout the country. Most accidents that occur in the Silver Spring area are so-called “fender benders.” However, some are serious motor vehicle accidents in which Maryland residents suffer...